ERIE COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) – A husband and wife died after a shooting inside an Ohio nursing home that investigators believe was a murder-suicide.
According to the Sandusky Register, Erie County sheriff’s deputies were called to The Meadows at Osborn Park shortly before 11:30 a.m. Thursday after staff reported hearing what sounded like two gunshots coming from a resident’s room.
Investigators said a 75-year-old man had arrived at the facility to visit his 73-year-old wife, who lived there. Authorities believe the man brought a concealed handgun into the nursing home.
Employees entered the room after hearing the gunfire and found both the husband and wife suffering from gunshot wounds.
Staff members began providing medical aid while waiting for first responders.
The woman was pronounced dead at the nursing home. Her husband was taken to Firelands Regional Medical Center, where he later died.
Erie County Sheriff Paul Sigsworth described the deaths as an apparent murder-suicide. Nobody else was injured.
Authorities have not publicly identified the couple or disclosed what may have led to the shooting.
The Meadows at Osborn Park said all other residents were safe following the incident.
“During this difficult time we ask for compassion & grace,” the facility said in a statement. “All residents are safe. Please keep everyone in your thoughts & prayers.”
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.